Barack Obama actually said...
Did I recognize that there was anger or frustration in the American population? Of course I did. I think at times of significant stress, people are going to be looking for something and they don't always know exactly what it is that they're looking for and they may opt for change, even if they're not entirely confident what that change will bring.
Context
Obama acknowledges the anger and frustration in the American population that led to the election of Donald Trump.
11/14/2016